WHAT WE BELIEVE   

In the words of John Wesley (1703-1791)...

"A Methodist is...one who loves the Lord his God with all his heart, with all his soul, with all his mind, and with all his strength."  The distinguishing marks of a United Methodist today are probably best illustrated by a commitment to the basics of Christianity and by a Christian lifestyle.  United Methodists share a common heritage with other Christians: 

• conviction that God has mercy and love for all people
• belief in a three-in-one God--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
• faith in the mystery of salvation through Jesus Christ
• celebration of the sacraments-baptism and holy communion

In these and many other ways, Methodism affirms the unity of all Christians in the Body of Christ.  United Methodists also believe in "the primacy of grace."  We believe that God, who is revealed through Jesus Christ, loves human beings and all creation.  Grace is God's way of loving, accepting, forgiving, and blessing us. 

If you would like to read more about United Methodist beliefs, click here.